Der Schmerz is an internationally recognized journal and addresses all scientists, practitioners and psychologists, dealing with the treatment of pain patients or working in pain research. The aim of the journal is to enhance the treatment of pain patients in the long run.Review articles provide an overview on selected topics and offer the reader a summary of current findings from all fields of pain research, pain management and pain symptom management.Freely submitted original papers allow the presentation of important clinical studies and serve the scientific exchange.Case reports feature interesting cases and aim at optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.Review articles under the rubric 'Continuing Medical Education' present verified results of scientific research and their integration into daily practice.